3631188 - 'Incorrect Obligation Period' Errors in UK VAT Return Submissions

• The error message "Incorrect Obligation period | | Fulfilled Obligations | YYYY-MM-DD - YYYY-MM-DD" appears when submitting a VAT Return (XYZ) for the period DD/MM/YYYY to DD/MM/YYYY.
• The VAT Return is rejected despite no issues or rejection from the tax authority.

(XYZ represents the VAT Return ID)

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1. Go to Tax Management work center.
2. Go to VAT Returns suview.
3. Select "All Tax Returns" option.
4. Search for Tax Return ID: XYZ (DD/MM/YYYY to DD/MM/YYYY).
5. Click "View".
6. Observe the error message: 'Incorrect Obligation period | | Fulfilled Obligations | YYYY-MM-DD - YYYY-MM-DD'

One possible reason for this issue is because when a VAT Submission has already been done for the same period and HMRC responds with a closed obligation period key for the Obligation query API.

To address the issue where the UK tax return submission is rejected due to an "Incorrect Obligation Period" error, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Generate the Open VAT/Sales Tax Items Report:

Run the report to uncover any unreported VAT items within the specified obligation period.

2. Identify Unreported Items:

Thoroughly review the report to identify any tax items that have not been reported for the closed obligation period.

3. Locate Appropriate Tax Returns:

Determine the specific tax returns in which these items should have been reported and have caused the closed obligation period error.

4. Execute a Correction Run for the Related Tax Return:

Complete a correction run to amend the VAT returns by including the previously unreported items. This will adjust the obligation periods accordingly and resolve the submission error.

By following these steps, you can correctly report VAT items, ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, and avoid the "Incorrect Obligation Period" error in future submissions.

Refer to: 3050639 - Error 'No reported tax return to be corrected was found' When Executing a Correction VAT Return Run for GB

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